Where do you see yourself in 5 years? That tough interview question is old school. The new gotcha questions...

Just about every interview has a dreaded question or two... 

Because “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” and “What is your biggest weakness?” are pretty much expected now, hiring managers are digging a little deeper to put us on the spot. Here are some of the new popular “gotcha” questions:

• Which superhero would you be?

• If you could trade places with anyone in the world – who would it be?

• If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

• What animal would you compare yourself with?

• In the news story about your life – what would the headline be?

Katharine Hansen, career expert and author of “A Foot in the Door,” says these types of gimicky interview questions are usually designed to see if you can think on your feet, how you’d respond when put on the spot, or in some cases, they are intended to gauge your creativity or political correctness. So how do you respond? She says don’t let it rattle you. Simply smile, take a deep breathe, and take a moment to compose your response. A little bit of silence is better than blurting out something even sillier than the question. If all else fails, ask if you can come back to that question later. You may lose a few thinking-on-your-feet points, but you'll gain points for handling a difficult situation with poise.